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About Lemoore campus

Columbia College-Lemoore was established at Naval Air Station Lemoore in 2001. The campus offers high-speed, online access to library resources, qualified academic advisors and faculty.

The Lemoore campus provides a unique educational opportunity to working adults through its degree offerings and eight-week course format. As part of a network of campuses across the country and a robust online program, the college offers convenient courses to civilians as well as military adult learners.

Nearly 400 students each year take a mix of in-seat and online classes.

Campus History

Columbia College-Lemoore was established in 2001 on Naval Air Station Lemoore. Today it continues to serve civilian and military adult learners in the area.

Columbia College-Lemoore is part of Columbia College's network of nationwide campuses. The first extended campus was founded in St. Louis in 1973 after an Army education services officer was interested in providing courses to Army recruiters in the area.

Today, the Division of Adult Higher Education at Columbia College includes 30 campuses, including one in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. About half of Columbia College's nationwide campuses are on military bases. The Online Campus at Columbia College also serves students in the Lemoore area.

Community Information

We know there's more to life than studying. When you're ready to take a break from the books, you'll find plenty of recreational, cultural and sports opportunities.